Originally posted by: SavageThrash
Hey all, i haven't been up to date on this thread for a while. Any new bios updates (last i got was probably December or so) and also is it possible to run any memory faster then pc-6400? I may be able to get a deal on some pc-8000 stuff, is it gonna work fine with this mobo or am i best to stick with pc-6400?
Thnx Savage
unless you already have ram, go ahead and purchase it. if you already have 2GB of pc2-6400 ram, you will not see much, if any performance difference b/w 800MHz ram and 1000MHz ram unless you plan on OCing your FSB over 400MHz. if you happen to have an e6600, 400fsb is all you really need (with a 9x multi, it is possible for you to get an OC of 50% to 3.6GHz). also, if you already have 2GB of ram and are planning on using 4GB total, i feel i should just let you know that unless you are using a 64bit OS, although windows server 2003 and windows 2000 are capable, you will not be able to fully utilize the 4GB, even though it is theoretically possible. (2^32bits = 4GB)
in short, if you already have 2GB of ram, save your money for a more worthwhile upgrade.
hope that helps